Occupational Health Examinations in a State of Emergency

22. 10. 2020 - Tereza Ondráčková

For the duration of the state of emergency, it is possible to replace the initial occupational medical examination with an affidavit of the employee about his health condition. Periodic occupational health examinations of employees are not necessary.

On the basis of Resolution No. 1049 of the Government of the Czech Republic concerning occupational health services, crisis measures were taken during the state of emergency with effect from 19 October, 2020.

  • initial medical examination are replaced by an affidavit (with a few exceptions)
  • periodic medical examination need not be performed for the duration of the emergency
  • valid from 19.10.2020 until the end of the emergency

However, the employer shall arrange for all necessary medical examinations within a specified period after the end of the above measures.